Table 1.

List of questions utilised in interviews with general practitioners (GPs)

Domain 1–GPs' perceptions regarding access to medicines and high cost drugs in New Zealand
A	What is your understanding of the ‘access to medicines’ in New Zealand?
B	In your opinion what is the current state of access to medicines and high cost drugs in New Zealand and why?
C	If and how has this access changed in the past few years?
D	What role do GPs play in determining the access to medicines in New Zealand?
E	How do you compare the access to medicines and high cost drugs in New Zealand with that of other developed countries?
F	The current notion by drug industries is that access to medicines in New Zealand is inadequate. What is your opinion?
G	Do you believe high costing medicines are readily accessible in New Zealand? Are there any examples you would like to mention?
H	Are there examples of medicines you would like to see being available in New Zealand?
Domain 2–Views and perceptions regarding the role of Pharmac (Pharmaceutical Management Agency of New Zealand) to access of medicines in New Zealand.
A	What is your understanding of the role of Pharmac in New Zealand healthcare system?
B	Do you think New Zealand needs an agency like Pharmac? Why?
C	Pharmac has been under immense public scrutiny. Is it justified?
D	How successful has Pharmac been in achieving its aims?
E	How does Pharmac influence the access to medicines for New Zealanders?
F	How do you find the decision making process undertaken by Pharmac?
G	Does Pharmac have sufficient representation from various health professionals and consumer groups?
H	What are your views on communication between Pharmac and GPs?